Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), Conexio Corporation (Conexio) and Atmark
Techno Inc. (Atmark Techno) have jointly developed a gateway terminal mounted
with a Secure Application Module (SAM1) for embedding into equipment to which
smart card technology has been applied, to achieve a high-security Internet
of Things (IoT) environment. The new service will be launched in autumn 2016.

[Developmental Backdrop]

In recent years, there have been reports of the fragility of in-vehicle computer
systems. And as can be seen from the US example of the hacking of electronic
bulletin board type road signs, there have also been increasing cases of built-in
devices, without security measures, becoming the target of internet-based cyber-attacks,
in much the same way as servers and Computers have. Countermeasures include
examples of using dedicated lines, or mobile circuits blocked off from the internet,
but these come with the challenges of higher operational costs compared to the
internet, and of being unable to freely select a variety of cloud services.

In order to overcome these challenges, and create a secure IoT environment
while using the internet to rein in operational costs, the partners have jointly
developed an IoT gateway terminal that is capable of forwarding data safely,
such as that acquired by various sensors and the logs generated by devices,
to cloud services.

[New Gateway Terminal Features]

The new gateway terminal is based on Armadillo, the Atmark Techno produced
platform2 for embedding into industrial equipment, and integrates the IoT gateway,
jointly developed by Atmark Techno and Conexio, with SAM developed by DNP by
applying the digital security technology accumulated from the smart card business.

In addition to encrypting communications data, by using SAM to authenticate
equipment, and perform authenticity verification of the data acquired, or generated
by the equipment, it is possible to prevent tampering with the equipment, software
and data, or related identity theft, to achieve high level information security.

[Planned Specification for New Gateway Terminal]

CPU core

ARM Cortex-A7(1GHz)Dual core

Memory

512MB

Storage capacity

Built-in 4GB (including system area),
micro SD

LAN

100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, AUTO-MDIX compatible

Wireless communication

Wireles LAN (optional), Wi-SUN (optional)

Mobile communication

LTE (Micro SIM card compatible)

Serial

×1

USB

USB2.0(Host/Device)×1(High Speed)

Security function

Incorprates SAM slot

Inpout power source

DC8V - 26.4V

Operating temperature range

-10°C - +60°C (No condensation)

Size

137.6×57.0×30.2mm (Not inlcuding
protruding parts)

[Looking Ahead]

In order to strengthen security measures with a view to the further penetration
of IoT, DNP will operate an information sharing platform that includes the newly
developed IoT gateway, and will support the establishment of a safe IoT environment.

As part of these initiatives, in conjunction with Laurel Bank Machines Co.,
Ltd.,
DNP has developed a service capable of performing remote maintenance management
using IoT technology, while ensuring safety with sophisticated security technology
for equipment, including the cash processing machine provided to financial institutions.
Test operations will commence at the end of 2016.

1: A module that mounts a secure IC chip with an application possessing security
functions, such as data encryption, authentication and confidential information
protection.

2: A generic base for developing embedded equipment.

DNP has positioned Knowledge and Communication, Food and Healthcare, Lifestyle
and Mobility, and the Environment and Energy as business growth areas, and is
engaged in the creation of new values. As part of those efforts, the Company
is strengthening information security responses for which there is a growing
social need, and provides a variety of information security solutions, including
consulting and marketing.

* Conexio customizes hardware in line with user environments
based on its rich communications-related knowledge as a mobile phone sales agent,
provides safe and firm data transmission methods that consider network application
burdens, with a support system that includes on-site responses, and responds
to a variety of client challenges that cannot be overcome with software solutions
alone, to support client IoT services.

* Atmark Techno is promoting the provision of IoT device
platforms, that bundle together essential functions and services for the Things
implied in IoT, centered on gateways, based on embedded platform - Armadillo
- technology. At mark Techno is forging ahead with responses to services and
cloud platforms provided by various partners, and provides technology that takes
in areas from sensor connections to cloud tie ups in a broad-based manner, and
will continue to support the realization of an IoT community.

* Product prices, specification and service contents mentioned in this news
release are current as of the date of publication. They may be changed at any
time without notice.